'A Killing in Carrollton'- msnbc.com

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Amy Yates, 8 years old
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Johnathon Adams
A 12-year-old boy who often played with Amy was taken into custody immediately after the crime

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Chris Gossett
A 16-year-old mentally disabled teenager, Chris was also one of Amy's friends. At 6'5 he was known around the trailer park as the gentle giant. Two months after the second anniversary of Amy's death, Chris had a shocking admission.

Video: Gosette's police interview

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See Chris Gossett's diagram of the crime scene

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Life after a murdered child by Tom Yates, Amy's father

Why do people confess to crimes they did not commit? by Steven Drizin, a false-confessions expert

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1: A killing in Carrollton

2: A 12-year-old suspect

3: A plea deal for Johnathon Adams

4: Another confession for the same murder

5: Who killed Amy Yates?

6: The case vs. Gossett moves forward

Confessions should be electronically recorded
Statement and legislation link from Timothy J Bearden, State Representative, District 68

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